An unique carving design of jade bird from ancient Chinese Dynasty

A beautifully carved jade bat with the cash coin meaning fu Jai Yen Chieng , prosperity in from of your eyes , a Qing Dynasty era piece for the head gear , very well carved, in good condition

A white jade carving of tortoise possibly from Republic or Qing era

A bitter gourd skin jade snuff bottle from Qing Dynasty era , the cover is made of coral and the the spoon is of brass , in good condition

A beautiful black-green jade (nephrite) bangle from theTang Dynasty. The color of the jade is speckled with many colors. Size: Diameter (outside). 9cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips. A small dent in the inside ring, most likely from the original carving

Pair of Exquisite Chinese soapstone carvings of fu dogs, one male and one female with her baby. The pedestals on which the fu dogs stand show motif panels of horses in various form and pose.

Provenance: From a private estate, originally purchased at Morcom's House of Beautiful Things - Oakland, which closed in the 1920s.

Dates from the 18th/19th century Dimensions: 3" x 2" x 6 3/4" H

Chinese gilt temple carving of a Qilin breathing fire. Resembling a fu dog, the creature is a chimera mixed with a lion, a deer, a dragon, and sometimes other animals. The Qilin is said to appear with the arrival and the passing of a sage or high ruler.

19th century

Dimensions: 7 3/4" L x 1 3/4" D x 6" H

A Chinese rock crystal carving of a mythical beast called a Qilin. Resembling a fu dog, the creature is a chimera mixed with a lion, a deer, a dragon, and sometimes other animals. The Qilin is said to appear with the arrival and the passing of a sage or high ruler.

19th Century

Dimensions: 4" L x 1 3/4" W x 4 1/2" H

A brown jade pig dragon carved into a Zuhulong or pig dragon in the Hongshan period. Size: H:6cm, W: 5cm.

A nicely carved natural amber pendant with one bat and leaf design. The bat represent longevity and happiness. The bat and happiness sound is in the Chinese language is similar - both pronounced Fu.It floats. Size: L. 2.3cm. Condition: No repairs, cracks or chips.

Chinese lapis lazuli hardstone carving of a recumbent horse fitted with saddle. The horse sits on a fitted wood stand.

Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" H (on stand)

A pale celadon (off-white) Chinese jade of a cat reclining on a single, slightly curved leaf. The back of the leaf is carved with the leaf's venation. It is a delicate piece that has a hole carved at the top of the leaf enabling it to be used as a pendant. Size: L.5cm, W.3cm.

Width: 25.4 cm (10.1 in)
Height of Bowl: 11.5 cm (4.3 in)
Height on Stand: 13.8 cm (5.4 in)

Fine quality, very large spinach jade bowl; good colour and translucency; bell shaped; photos taken in natural light; excellent condition

A large dark grey-green nephrite jade winged animal with a bifurcated tail. Its head leans back, his mouth open and tongue out. There are spots and areas of beige and rusty brown that are natural to the stone or from age. Period:Ming Size:Length 15cm(6 inches}Width 10cm(4 inches)

Chinese hardstone lidded vase carved with scrolling dragon head handles and freely moving rings. The lid has a pointed finial with natural black pebble coloration. The foot of the container is slightly flared and recessed. The natural pink and grey tones of the stone give the appearance of heavenly clouds, which are traditional motifs associated with dragons.

Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 7" H

Chinese agate two piece carving of a lotus leaf and a koi fish. All hand-carved from agate stone, the piece and its base have motifs of leaping fish, waves and lotuses.
19th century

2 1/4" x 1 3/8" x 3/4" H (fish carving) 1 1/2" x 1 1/8" x 3/4" H (base)

Chinese agate carving of a curled lotus leaf. The leaf is delicately and thinly carved and is edged in pierced flowers and vines. The agate stone has natural siena and russet tone areas throughout. Comes with original tripod wood stand.

19th century

Dimensions: 3" x 3" x 1/4" (carving only)

Chinese jade seal with a serpentine chimera coiled around the top. The chimera body is finely and continuously carved with the beast's horns are carved connected to its back and its tail curls around to connect with its front leg. Dates from the Ming dynasty.

Dimensions: 1 1/8" x 1 3/4" H